May electricity generation by state report
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Last updated May 4, 2023
Do you know where electricity comes from in your state? Depending on its location, energy can come from sources ranging from nuclear power, wind, or solar energy. There are also other energy sources to consider, like coal-powered energy in most states and hydroelectric sources in others.
The ChooseEnergy.com® analysts compile the latest U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data to create the May Electricity Generation Report. This report details the energy mix for each state using the most recent figures from February 2023.
How the states stack up
Texas produces the greatest share of the country’s electricity, accounting for 12.3% of all energy production in the U.S.